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ABU DHABI/GULF TIME On April 26, 2025, the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was grandly opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. This book fair is like a bridge across time and space, since the Chinese publishing industry carried out the civilizational exchanges between China and Arab countries with abundant books for the Silk Road and, in the …
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26 April
Abu Dhabi School of Management, Polinum Group launch ‘AI Academy’
DUBAI/WAM Polynome Group announceD the launch of The AI Academy, an AI-focused educational initiative in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management. The Academy aims to foster a new generation of AI leaders by blending cutting-edge research with real-world industry insights, further strengthening the Middle East’s position in global AI innovation. The official signing of strategic partnership agreement was …
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26 April
Mohammed bin Rashid visits UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai today, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to global dialogue and its future-focused vision for collective progress. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is the first World Expo to be held following Expo 2020 Dubai — a landmark …
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26 April
Ajman Bank successfully prices US$500 million inaugural 5-year Sukuk
DUBAI/WAM Ajman Bank P.J.S.C., the first Islamic Bank incorporated and headquartered in the Emirate of Ajman, successfully priced a US$500 million 5-year Sukuk at a credit spread of 130 basis points over the United States treasury rate, which equates to a fixed profit rate of 5.125% per annum. The transaction garnered a high-quality orderbook peaking over US$2.7bn, representing a 5.4x …
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26 April
Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Dubai AI Academy
DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, launched the Dubai AI Academy, a major new initiative aimed at mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI) education and advancing its adoption across vital sectors of the economy. The launch …
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26 April
Hamdan bin Mohammed directs Dubai AI Week to return in April 2026 with double scale, global participation
DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to accelerating AI adoption to unlock new opportunities and consolidate its position as a global hub for AI enterprises, talent and innovation. His remarks came …
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25 April
Hazza bin Zayed attends Al Shamsi, Al Darai, Al Neyadi weddings in Al Ain Region
AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception held in celebration of the marriage of Saeed Abdullah Saeed Jerwan Al Shamsi to the daughter of Nasser Thaloub Salem Al Darai; Hazza Abdullah Saeed Jerwan Al Shamsi to the daughter of Sultan Mohammed bin Yarwan Al Neyadi; Saif Mubarak …
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25 April
World’s greatest AI thinkers to meet in Dubai in 2026, celebrating 70 years of Artificial Intelligence
DUBAI / WAM The UAE in 2026 will bring together the greatest minds from the worlds of academia, business, technology, philosophy, art and science to set the path forward for the development of Artificial Intelligence over the next 70 years, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and …
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25 April
Saud bin Saqr performs funeral prayer for Sheikha Moza bint Abdullah Al Habsi
RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, along with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, on Friday performed the funeral prayer over the body of Sheikha Moza bint Abdullah Al Habsi. Sheikha Moza was the wife of the late …
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25 April
Arakkal Gold & Diamonds Opens Its Largest and Most Innovative Showroom in Sharjah
SHARJAH/GULF TIME Arakkal Gold and Diamonds, renowned for its heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, and commitment to customer trust, is poised to unveil its largest and innovative showroom at Safari Mall, Sharjah, on April 27th, 2025. This grand opening marks a significant milestone in Arakkal’s journey as a global luxury jewellery brand, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation to deliver an elevated customer …
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